Are you a late bloomer? To clarify, I’m not asking if you hit puberty late or if it took forever to see your last growth spurt. I mean in regards to life. A late bloomer is someone whose talents, personal growth, or achievements aren’t realized—or at least, aren’t apparent—until later than we expect. The 30-year-old … [Read more...]
How (And When) to Stop Caring What People Think of You
I opened my email after dinner yesterday and saw the following message: “[Blank] you!” I couldn’t contain my laughter afterwards. Seeing that message would have hurt me 15 years ago, but I’ve since learned how to stop caring what people think. Apparently, this is a highly desirable and uncommon skill, so I’ll show you … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Why You Need a Short Memory (Plus, How to Develop One in 2 Simple Steps)
What’s the last performance-related success you’re most proud of? Is it the month’s long project you finally closed at work? Is it recognition you received from your peers? Perhaps you reached a personal goal in a hobby on the side? Whatever it is, think about the pressure lifted off your shoulders in that moment, the … [Read more...]
How to Stop Getting Bored with Writing (or Any Other Creative Pursuit)
“How do you keep doing this?” That’s a question I’ve had to answer recently, and I thought I should post my response here too. To many people, the idea of writing a single blog post is daunting. So the thought of doing it more than 90 times like I have is unimaginable. “Where do you find the hours?”, “Won’t you run out … [Read more...]
How to Screen Out Promiscuous Women (15 Red Flags Every Man Should Know)
“You’re so judgmental!!!” That’s the response I get when I delve a little too deep into my analytical side. I’m somewhat of a perfectionist myself, so it’s no surprise that I hold others to my own lofty standards. And that’s one of many flaws I’m still working on. There are certain times, however, when I’m unapologetic … [Read more...]
Why You Should Care Less
I love the internet. Sure it's a cesspool of some of the worst filth humanity can imagine, but if there's one thing the internet does do right, it's that it toughens you up. Talk to anyone who's produced content online, and they'll tell you that one of the most important skills they developed was knowing when to ignore … [Read more...]
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